Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Broccoli Apple Quinoa Salad, a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines crunchy broccoli, sweet honeycrisp apples, and nutty quinoa, making it an excellent choice for meal prep, lunch, or as a delightful side dish. Rich in vitamins and minerals, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes. The balance of sweet and savory flavors will leave you craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 medium honeycrisp apple
- ⅓ cup toasted walnuts and almonds
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 ½ TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 1 TBSP dijon mustard
- ½ TBSP honey
- ¼ tsp sea salt (plus extra to taste)
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus extra to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 13 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and dice the honeycrisp apple into bite-sized pieces while the quinoa cooks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chopped broccoli, diced apple, toasted nuts, and feta cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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